35 Oscar-Inspired Baby Names

The Oscars are on Sunday, so I was inspired to put together a list of baby names paying homage to favorite stars of the silver screen. If you're "producing" a mini-star, consider these award-winning monikers.

Philomena. The nominated film starring Judi Dench inspires my second baby name pick. Philomena is Greek, and has a great meaning: "lover of strength."

Dallas. The film Dallas Buyers Club is behind this pick. Dallas could be a boy's name or a girl's name, no? Works even better if you're from Texas!

Phillips. Yes, Phillip is a fairly common baby boy name, but what about Phillips, inspired by suspenseful film Captain Phillips? Phillip is Greek, meaning "horse lover" incidentally.

Irving. In the much-nominated film American Hustle, Christian Bale plays Irving, which makes for a unique name for a baby boy. Irving is of Greek origin meaning "green or fresh water."

Rosalyn. Jennifer Lawrence's character Rosalyn from American Hustle inspires the next baby name on this list. Rosalyn is a sweet moniker, and not at all common. The name's meaning makes it even more appealing, as Rosalyn is Spanish for "little rose." Aww.

Lawrence. This baby name is also inspired by the nominated Jennifer Lawrence. It's a Latin moniker meaning "from Laurentum."

Sydney. This unisex baby name is inspired by Amy Adams's character in American Hustle. Sydney is a French name meaning "wide meadow."

Solomon. Chiwetel Ejiofor plays Solomon in 12 Years a Slave, nominated for Best Picture. I love this name for a baby boy and I love its meaning more: "peace" from the Hebrew tradition.

Margot. The gorgeous Margot Robbie stars in The Wolf of Wall Street. I love her name; it's so perfect for a sweet baby girl. And how awesome is this baby name's meaning? It's French for "pearl."

Donnie. Jonah Hill's character's name in The Wolf of Wall Street inspires the next name on this list of Oscar worthy monikers. Donnie is a Scottish name meaning "proud ruler."

Jonze. Spike Jonze wrote and directed Her, and is behind the next choice here. Jonze is a trendy, cool baby boy name option, for which you can create your own meaning!

Theodore.Her stars Joaquin Phoenix, playing a character we know only as Theodore. This baby boy name is a great throwback to classic names and has an automatic, cute nickname: Theo. You'll love this name's meaning, too, which is "gift from God," hailing from the Greek tradition.

Bruce.Nebraska star Bruce Dern is nominated for Best Actor, and inspires this French moniker, meaning "from the brushwood thicket."n

Jasmine. Cate Blanchett plays Jasmine in the film Blue Jasmine. Of course Jasmine is a flower, as well as a cute, original moniker for a sweet baby girl.

August. The film August: Osage County inspires this next baby name, which would work equally well for a baby boy or girl.

Weston. August: Osage County follows the family drama of the Westons. Isn't Weston a cute name for a boy? This is an English name meaning, aptly, "from the western town."

Dermot. The dreamy Dermot Mulroney stars in the aforementioned film and I've long loved his name. Its meaning makes it even better as Dermot is Irish for "free from envy."

June. For her role in Nebraska, June Squibb is nominated for her first Best Supporting Actress Oscar. I'll admit I'm partial to this name as it's my third daughter's middle name and the name of my beloved grandmother.

Lupita. The gorgeous Lupita Nyong'o is also nominated for Best Supporting Actress for her role in 12 Years a Slave. Lupita is a Spanish moniker meaning "from the river of the wolf."

Elsa.Frozen is nominated for Best Animated Feature, and its cartoon heroin inspires the next name on this list. Elsa is a Scandinavian nickname, short for Elizabeth.

Celestine. Another animated film called Ernest & Celestine is nominated and inspires my next pick. Celestine is a Latin moniker meaning "heavenly," as all new babies are.

Glenn. The incomparable Glenn Close is set to present at this Sunday's Oscars. Her name makes a solid choice for a boy or a girl. Glenn is a Gaelic name meaning "valley."

Benedict. Also a presenter, Benedict Cumberbatch inspires this next rather distinguished baby name option. Benedict is Latin meaning "blessed."

Kendrick. Anna Kendrick will also present an award this weekend. Her surname makes an awesome name for a boy or girl. It's English and Scottish, meaning "champion."

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